Film stars gather in Barnsley to honour Kes actor Brian Glover on anniversary of his death

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Film stars gather in Barnsley to honour Kes actor Brian Glover on anniversary of his death
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A teacher himself before embarking on a successful stage and screen career, he was to go on to star in Porridge and Alien 3 among other roles.

A blue plaque ceremony held in Barnsley, on the 25th anniversary of the death of Sheffield born Brian Glover, renowned actor, writer, teacher, professional wrestler, and socialist. Pictured Gus Glover, the son of actor Brian Glover, with Ken Loach, renowned film-maker of the critically acclaimed 1969 film Kes.

Director and screenwriter Ken Loach, another Barnsley legend, was among those in attendance, alongside Dai Bradley who played Billy Casper in Kes. A blue plaque ceremony held in Barnsley, on the 25th anniversary of the death of Sheffield born Brian Glover, renowned actor, writer, teacher, professional wrestler, and socialist. Pictured Philip Jackson, former actor in Brassed Off.

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